Overview
On Site
$35.00 - $44.82 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Invoices
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation
Backup
Auditing
Construction Management
Change Management
Cost Control
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Cost Estimation
Attention To Detail
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Work Ethic
Cost Management
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Analytics
Reporting
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is a seeking a Junior Cost Engineer in Austin, TX. This role is 100% onsite for a 6-month contract with possible extension/conversion. This position will be directly responsible for reviewing labor cost from contractors, rate verification, change of role validation, invoices review.
Responsibilities:
* Junior Cost Engineer will evaluate resources offered by Staff agencies and cross-reference Company needs
* Verify rates for each resource and ensure it complies with pre-negotiated agreement
* Review compliance for requests of role change
* Ensure proper documentation to backup any role changes, rate changes & other backup is available for audit traceability
* As a Junior Cost Engineer, you will review invoices submitted by Staff agencies
* Track and prepare periodic reports to communicate metrics and performance of the work that is being controlled
REQUIREMENTS:
* BS in Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, or other relevant areas (with equivalent experience)
* 2-5 years of experience in Change Management, Cost estimating, Cost control and pre-construction services: preferably in industrial, manufacturing, and/or high-tech industries
* Comprehensive understanding of construction means and methods in the civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
* Read and Comprehend Construction Design Drawings, Specifications, and Construction scopes of work
* Basic use of Revizto or similar model programs
* Construction Job Titles and Descriptions for all disciplines
* Comprehensive understanding of cost estimating process and procedures for multi-billion-dollar facilities
* Advanced MS Excel
* Knowledge of construction schedules
* Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
* Demonstrated problem solving ability in cross-functional environment
* Open-minded, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude
* Strong work ethic
* Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
* Cost Management experience desirable
Top Requirement:
* Construction experience is most important
* Excel
* Microsoft Suite
* Analytics - volumes of requests, reporting
* Familiar in Construction industry
* Knowing what it means for construction craft and labor rates - most important
* Know what a journeyman is
* Laborer
* Apprentice
* Know disciplines
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is a seeking a Junior Cost Engineer in Austin, TX. This role is 100% onsite for a 6-month contract with possible extension/conversion. This position will be directly responsible for reviewing labor cost from contractors, rate verification, change of role validation, invoices review.
Responsibilities:
* Junior Cost Engineer will evaluate resources offered by Staff agencies and cross-reference Company needs
* Verify rates for each resource and ensure it complies with pre-negotiated agreement
* Review compliance for requests of role change
* Ensure proper documentation to backup any role changes, rate changes & other backup is available for audit traceability
* As a Junior Cost Engineer, you will review invoices submitted by Staff agencies
* Track and prepare periodic reports to communicate metrics and performance of the work that is being controlled
REQUIREMENTS:
* BS in Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, or other relevant areas (with equivalent experience)
* 2-5 years of experience in Change Management, Cost estimating, Cost control and pre-construction services: preferably in industrial, manufacturing, and/or high-tech industries
* Comprehensive understanding of construction means and methods in the civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
* Read and Comprehend Construction Design Drawings, Specifications, and Construction scopes of work
* Basic use of Revizto or similar model programs
* Construction Job Titles and Descriptions for all disciplines
* Comprehensive understanding of cost estimating process and procedures for multi-billion-dollar facilities
* Advanced MS Excel
* Knowledge of construction schedules
* Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
* Demonstrated problem solving ability in cross-functional environment
* Open-minded, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude
* Strong work ethic
* Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
* Cost Management experience desirable
Top Requirement:
* Construction experience is most important
* Excel
* Microsoft Suite
* Analytics - volumes of requests, reporting
* Familiar in Construction industry
* Knowing what it means for construction craft and labor rates - most important
* Know what a journeyman is
* Laborer
* Apprentice
* Know disciplines
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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